The host community agreement guarantees the town annually at least $31 million, with estimated revenue of almost $35 million, plus more than $32 million in upfront payments.

After signing the agreement, selectmen voted unanimously to set a townwide referendum for Nov. 19.

Foxwoods representatives plan to request at the Sept. 23 selectmen's meeting that a special town meeting be held to vote on a zoning change for the 187-acre site, if the host agreement is approved at the referendum.

The largest change to the revised draft agreement since it was discussed at a selectmen's meeting last week, according to attorney Cezar M. Froelich, who represented the town, was the extension of the period to 10 years from 5 years of the casino's opening in which residents in East Milford could apply for money from the $2.5 million resident impact fund to compensate them for decreased property value.

Included among the signed agreement's highlights are total upfront payments to the town of $32.1 million, consisting of $27.5 million community development grant; $2.5 million to compensate residents of about 300 homes in the area for loss in property value, which could apply to sales for up to 10 years after opening; $1.1 million in community impact payments for fire and police personnel and highway equipment; and $1 million for a ladder truck.

Annually, Milford would receive a minimum of $25 million in real and personal property taxes. The town would also receive roughly $2.9 million in annual community impact fees, increased for the cost of living; $3 million for school aid contribution; and $100,000 for membership and expansion of the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority. And, Foxwoods would pay Milford 2 percent of gross gaming revenue in excess of $500 million, or roughly $3.99 million based on revenue of $1 billion.

The developer would also be required to make water and sewer infrastructure improvements and approximately $100 million in traffic and roadway improvements.

Contributions of $20,000 a year for grants to cultural organizations and $10,000 annually to the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce would be required for promoting business and tourism.

The casino would be obligated to make its best effort to create 3,000 construction jobs and 3,500 permanent positions, almost all of which would come from within a 50-mile radius.

It would prioritize $50 million in purchased goods and services to come from local businesses and purchase $50,000 annually of gift certificates and vouchers from local vendors.

Mr. Buckley said before the vote that he was still troubled that requested impact money for Milford Regional Medical Center's facility expansion and staffing was not in the agreement.

He said, "A vital part of our community was left out."

Mr. Froelich said that in the absence of evidence to justify the request, Foxwoods wouldn't put it in the contract.

"We felt that that would be something we would deal with offline," said Robert Allen, a Foxwoods lawyer.

Mr. Murray said that the town would still have flexibility to offer money to the hospital from its overall casino tax revenue.

"What this agreement does is put the ball in our court," he said.

Mr. Buckley said afterward: "We just went through what I would consider a very difficult amount of work and something that was historic for the community…"

He thanked town officials for their work and said that even though there was disagreement on the board, the town benefitted from the diverse opinions.

Selectmen agreed to hold at least one community forum about the host agreement prior to the referendum.

In a prepared statement released by the developers after the vote, Foxwoods noted, "At a per-capita annual return of nearly $1,200 per resident, the agreement provides the highest economic return to the host community of any proposal in the state."

The news release continued: "Through months of hard work collaborating with town officials, we are pleased to reach an agreement that will help us develop a unique, world-class resort that enhances the Milford community," said Scott Butera, Foxwoods president and CEO.

"The Milford Board of Selectmen deserve praise for pushing us to develop the most comprehensive proposal of any applicant."

Foxwoods is competing with proposals in Everett and at Suffolk Downs in Boston and Revere for the sole resort casino license in Eastern Massachusetts.